Prepare against Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina
FM · Spain · World #1,573 classical · FIDE ID 2228939
Our database contains 255 games by Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,406 | 2,411 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,361 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 106 | 67 | 82 | 41.6% |
| As White | 126 | 51 | 38 | 37 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 55 | 29 | 45 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 67.5% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 31.0% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ravina usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ravina usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ravina usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ravina usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ravina usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ravina usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 40.4% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 18 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 68.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's chess games
All 255 games by Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 106 wins, 67 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Old Indian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jun 2003 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,556 | Escuela Educaterra Simul | C10 |
| Jun 2022 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,535 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| Jan 2008 | Alexei Barsov | 2,521 | 19th Roquetas de Mar Open | C01 |
| Jul 2004 | Aleksandr Veingold | 2,474 | 18th San Fernando Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,300 |
| 1st Jaen | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,462 |
| 10th Campillos Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,359 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,501 |
| 12th Malaga Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,327 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Cadiz CA 50th | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
| Malaga Jovenes Promesas | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,166 |
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Where can I find Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's chess games?
255 games by Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina has played.
What does Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina answers 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina played?
Our database contains 255 games by Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 67 draws, 82 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina?
255 games by Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.